tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041229424628777531.post8243839123702366998..comments2024-03-19T13:54:24.008-04:00Comments on Curlicue Creations: Pinktober Blog HopJennifer Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13998119605197947229noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041229424628777531.post-34671929705422053572022-10-12T19:51:25.140-04:002022-10-12T19:51:25.140-04:00Oh, Helen what a story! If you're 80 now, you...Oh, Helen what a story! If you're 80 now, you were so fortunate to survive at 16 with heart surgery. In those days, medicine wasn't what it is now! I remember the first heart transplant and what a big deal that was, and that was still in the late 1960s. You are a walking miracle!Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09159163720029661287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041229424628777531.post-13061527444242537202022-10-12T19:36:52.508-04:002022-10-12T19:36:52.508-04:00I'm on month 18, but it isn't breast cance...I'm on month 18, but it isn't breast cancer, which I had always expected. My heart breaks for you being so young and having no support group. I have my sons, my quilt friends and tons of church members who have fed me, driven me, visited me, and even bought furniture for my new deck for days when it was nice enough to sit outside. I'm so blessed, and your story brings that home to me even more. Your quilt is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story. I hope your life is a lot better, even outside of cancer now.Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09159163720029661287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041229424628777531.post-8033980782118812192022-10-11T11:50:46.759-04:002022-10-11T11:50:46.759-04:00Oh my, I'm so sorry for your experience, and t...Oh my, I'm so sorry for your experience, and that you were alone. This quilt is a lovely tribute, and I agree with all the helping ideas you are giving. HugsFrédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliquéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307507105646376697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041229424628777531.post-74657033503334011312022-10-07T07:45:19.979-04:002022-10-07T07:45:19.979-04:00Thank you, Terri. I hope my story will be helpful...Thank you, Terri. I hope my story will be helpful to others.Jennifer Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998119605197947229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041229424628777531.post-2509226598959051912022-10-07T07:44:51.504-04:002022-10-07T07:44:51.504-04:00Thank you, HelenThank you, HelenJennifer Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998119605197947229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041229424628777531.post-76690525732681786532022-10-07T07:44:36.361-04:002022-10-07T07:44:36.361-04:00Thank you Emily.Thank you Emily.Jennifer Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998119605197947229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041229424628777531.post-30851903749327524122022-10-07T07:44:20.494-04:002022-10-07T07:44:20.494-04:00Thank you.Thank you.Jennifer Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998119605197947229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041229424628777531.post-9600609813969214882022-10-07T07:43:56.014-04:002022-10-07T07:43:56.014-04:00Thank you so much, Kathleen. I hope my story will...Thank you so much, Kathleen. I hope my story will by helpful to others.Jennifer Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998119605197947229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041229424628777531.post-49667903487686561852022-10-07T07:43:09.570-04:002022-10-07T07:43:09.570-04:00Thank you Brenda. You are my hero ~ the nurses we...Thank you Brenda. You are my hero ~ the nurses were the best!Jennifer Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998119605197947229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041229424628777531.post-74592267306467347192022-10-06T15:05:48.678-04:002022-10-06T15:05:48.678-04:00Thank you for giving some ideas on helping people ...Thank you for giving some ideas on helping people going through this breast cancer thing alone. I can't imagine having to do this journey by myself. Prayers and Hugs!!!!Terrihttps://lizardcreekquilting.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041229424628777531.post-71207940620581222452022-10-03T21:14:49.856-04:002022-10-03T21:14:49.856-04:00Oh Jennifer I am so happy you are free of this for...Oh Jennifer I am so happy you are free of this for 15 years and hope it goes on for the rest of your life oh my goodness sakes I had a big time operation in May of 1960 I was 16 years old and the year before that I was supposed to have open heart surgery but they couldn't get enough blood for me so it kept being postponed and then on the day before mother's Day and 1960 on a Saturday my mother got a call for us to come right away they had enough blood and so my dad bought my new car he was going to buy a new car anyway he bought new cars every two years cuz he was a salesman and traveled the outer regions of the prairie here in South Dakota and I it was quite an experience let me tell you I died on the operating table is thought that I had a heart attack one doctor here in Rapid City told me that a long time ago and then a doctor told me the same thing and they said it was no doubt on the operating table and then when I finally woke up and was in my room I was had nothing on Zippo except going down my you know chest will they cut me open and I have to have my feet when it's warm out just let my feet be covered even if it's a jillion degrees out and then I was in an oxygen tent for 15 days and then my dad and my uncle wanted to fly here my uncle owned his own plane but I said no because I was so depressed and I didn't realize until later on in life it you could I could have died from being that depressed the thing of it is I found out for my mother that they only gave morphine shots like every 8 hours or something like that and they only lasted for 4 hours and I wasn't terrible pain but anyway I'm so glad that you are cancer-free I just makes my heart skip a beat cuz you're such a special a special person to me and maybe someday we can meet I know my my cousins that died in November the Navy Commander his wife was in Apex New Jersey and I'd like to see her one of these days before I hit the hit the dust since I am only a mere 80 haha but I'm trying to recover from my move and I just moved across town but it was just so it was really debilitating it's just it's a long story but I'm still and then I fell the other night and cracked my head against a suitcase I had in the living room cuz I'm still not unpacked and most of the stuff is still in storage until I get it out this month but I follow a lot so I have to be careful but I cracked my head and the EMTs wanted to know if I wanted to go to the hospital I said no until I looked at myself in the mirror the next day and I could see why cuz I've got right side of my head is all banged up and bloody and stuff like that but I didn't have a way to get home and so I just said no and I guess I'm doing okay but I'm going to bed early cuz it's 7:14 here will you stay well my dear and thank you for sharing us your story about the quilts and and your surgery so we both been blessed haven't we I certainly have anyway take care sweetheart and I'll talk to you later bye-byeHelen Ellerbachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041229424628777531.post-58763970948603454642022-10-03T19:48:45.847-04:002022-10-03T19:48:45.847-04:00Thank you for sharing your story. My heart hurts ...Thank you for sharing your story. My heart hurts for what you had to endure and that you had to go through it alone, but I am grateful that you have been cancer free for so long. Your Heart Match quilt is beautiful and I love that it ties into your journey. May it bring someone comfort so they feel less alone.Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041229424628777531.post-13726624075555064522022-10-03T19:46:15.021-04:002022-10-03T19:46:15.021-04:00Thank you for sharing your story. My heart hurts f...Thank you for sharing your story. My heart hurts for what you had to endure, and that you had to endure it alone, but I am grateful that you have been cancer free for so long. Your quilt is beautiful, and I love that it ties into your own journey. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041229424628777531.post-13059838363921647392022-10-03T10:46:59.379-04:002022-10-03T10:46:59.379-04:00Thank you for sharing your story and your beautifu...Thank you for sharing your story and your beautiful quilt. I am sorry to hear that you a member of the club you never want to join and even sadder that you spent 2 years doing this alone. You are a beautiful soul...and glad to know you through this quilting community. Great ideas for us for what to do when we know someone in it. I hope your lovely quilt finds the perfect home to comfort someone.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621591443896350515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041229424628777531.post-47277379793634846282022-10-03T08:43:39.780-04:002022-10-03T08:43:39.780-04:00Jennifer, I'm so thankful you are a survivor a...Jennifer, I'm so thankful you are a survivor and I have gotten to know you better through this year. Thank you for sharing your story and your beautiful quilt. No one should ever have to go through anything like this alone. My first job as an RN was administering chemo and caring for hospitalized cancer patients. I'm sorry you had to go through this, but SO thankful you are now cancer-free. Thanks for sharing your story. You are my hero! 💟Brenda @ Songbird Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706599821756723842noreply@blogger.com